carman

[kahr-muh n]

noun, plural car·men.

one of the crew of a streetcar or the like, as the motorman.

Origin of carman

1570–80, in sense “person driving a cart”; car¹ + -man

Carman

[kahr-muh n]

noun

(William) Bliss,1861–1929, Canadian poet and journalist in the U.S.

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Examples from the Web for carman

Historical Examples of carman

Carman had the paddle, and Seamon was in the stern of the boat.
The Story of Young Abraham Lincoln
Wayne Whipple
"Something ought to be done for 'er," said the carman, as he went out.
Ship's Company, The Entire Collection
W.W. Jacobs
A seedling of Lucky pollinated by Carman; from Munson in 1899.
The Grapes of New York
U. P. Hedrick
The most famous places of meeting were Tara, Telltown and Carman.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 14, Slice 7
Various
The management of the Carman also says that patrons will be given the very best of service.
News Writing
M. Lyle Spencer

British Dictionary definitions for carman

carman

noun plural -men

a man who drives a car or cart; carter
a man whose business is the transport of goods; haulier
US and Canadian a tram driver

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